Why We Fight ~ 1944

By: Sasha Maggio (MoT)
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  • Season two of the largest Combined, Joint, Multinational Military History effort focuses on American and Allied Forces in Europe and the Pacific through 1944. The 1943 series ended up with 108 episodes with contributions from across all US services, as well as contributions from our British and Canadian friends, and more.
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  • But for the Coast Guard...
    Oct 20 2024

    In this episode I'm joined by retired US Coast Guard Commander Gary Thomas who offers us a taste of the many MANY contributions of the USCG to the American war effort in the Second World War including the extensive support provided by the Coast Guard for the invasion of Normandy in June 1944.


    Links


    The Long Blue Line - USCG History Blog (https://www.history.uscg.mil/Research/THE-LONG-BLUE-LINE/)


    U.S. Coast Guard Missions: A Historical Timeline (https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jun/04/2002735330/-1/-1/0/USCGMISSIONSTIMELINE.PDF)


    Chronology of Coast Guard History (https://www.history.uscg.mil/research/chronology/)


    Mother of Tanks website (http://www.motheroftanks.com/podcast/)


    Bonus Content - Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/motheroftanks)

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Mulberries and Rhino Ferries at Normandy
    Oct 18 2024

    Joining me in this this episode is Dr. Frank Blazich Jr. Frank spoke with me last year about the pontoons used to support Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily in July 1943, and here he continues this story to talk about the Rhino Ferries and Mulberries at Normandy in June 1944.


    Link


    Inventors and Innovators: Naval Lighterage and Anglo-American Success in the Amphibious Invasions of German-Occupied Europe (https://tnm.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/default/article/download/155/149)


    WW2TV - Project Tentacle: The Experimental Floating Airfield (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIA7Zdyg01c)


    Mother of Tanks website (http://www.motheroftanks.com/podcast/)


    Bonus Content on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/motheroftanks)

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The Airborne at Normandy - June 1944
    Oct 9 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Rob Williams joins me to talk about the US Army Airborne forces at Normandy in June 1944. Rob contributed to the 1943 series as well, with his episode linked below for those who missed it. Also linked below is Rob's upcoming book, The Airborne Mafia.


    Links


    Dispersion, Decentralization, Chaos, & LGOPs: US Army Airborne Culture & Operations in Italy 1943


    The Airborne Mafia: The Paratroopers Who Shaped America's Cold War Army


    Mother of Tanks website

    Why We Fight Bonus Content (https://www.patreon.com/motheroftanks)



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    1 hr and 10 mins

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interesting work with an interesting perspective.

I really like the depth of the content in this podcast. Most does a great job of curating experts on somewhat niche topics that really expands the listeners' understanding of WWII. I personally wish the conversation wandered a little less but I love the content.

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